Shannon Elementary School

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Shannon Elementary School ranks 277 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Shannon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Lee County School District in Shannon, Mississippi. With a student population of 205, the school has a predominantly African American (58.05%) and White (33.66%) racial makeup.

Shannon Elementary faces significant challenges, including a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among its students. The school's academic performance is consistently lower than state and district averages, with only 44.3% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 57.7% statewide. Additionally, the school's enrollment has declined by 12% over the past two years, and it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 11.5, compared to the district average of 10.2 and the state average of 15.8.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pierce Street Elementary in the Tupelo Public School District, Shannon Elementary is clearly underperforming academically. The racial makeup of Shannon Elementary is also more heavily skewed towards African American students, which could suggest the need to examine potential racial inequities in educational outcomes. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school's student population and the allocation of resources to support student learning and success.

Detail:

Public 3-5

695 Romie Hill Ave.
Shannon, MS 38868

(662) 767-9514

District: Lee County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,711

Students who attend Shannon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Shannon Middle School
High:	Shannon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 205

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.0%

White:

33.7%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shannon Elementary School ranks worse than 71% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Shannon Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lee County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (58%), White (33.7%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shannon Elementary School is 11.5, which is the 3^rd best among 4 elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Shannon Elementary School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shannon Elementary School is $13,711, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lee County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shannon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County School District 65^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shannon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	38.53	264^th	394	33.0%
2009	42.58	240^th	392	38.8%
2010	49.90	208^th	403	48.4%
2011	54.89	195^th	418	53.3%
2012	43.89	240^th	414	42.0%
2013	32.65	301^st	408	26.2%
2014	32.35	299^th	394	24.1%
2015	47.19	195^th	402	51.5%
2016	37.57	240^th	394	39.1%
2017	35.29	268^th	406	34.0%
2018	40.74	248^th	404	38.6%
2019	44.63	227^th	397	42.8%
2021	40.14	223^rd	381	41.5%
2022	41.90	221^st	382	42.1%
2023	35.26	255^th	377	32.4%
2024	29.85	277^th	390	29.0%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shannon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	370	355	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	725
1991	396	337	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	734
1992	403	318	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	721
1993	391	330	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	722
1994	416	304	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	722
1995	383	316	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	705
1996	383	316	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	705
1997	392	330	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	725
1998	381	342	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	736
1999	347	378	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	739
2000	278	333	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	620
2001	302	364	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	668
2002	324	353	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	680
2003	324	353	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	680
2004	308	305	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	614
2005	215	221	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	437
2006	195	242	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	441
2007	196	239	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	442
2008	184	211	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	399
2009	169	196	0	3	0	0	0	368
2010	174	187	0	4	0	0	1	366
2011	140	151	0	5	0	0	3	299
2012	129	145	0	7	0	0	4	285
2013	138	139	0	10	0	0	4	291
2014	138	132	0	12	0	0	3	285
2015	133	140	0	5	0	0	1	279
2016	113	154	0	4	0	0	5	276
2017	104	163	0	9	0	0	7	283
2018	112	166	1	15	0	0	6	300
2019	108	139	0	11	0	0	2	260
2020	97	117	0	8	0	0	0	222
2021	87	109	0	7	0	0	3	206
2022	63	104	0	9	0	0	7	183
2023	69	119	0	10	0	0	7	205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shannon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	725	38.4	18.8	n/a
1991	734	38.3	19.1	n/a
1992	721	36.8	19.5	52.1
1993	722	35.4	20.4	43.1
1994	722	37.4	19.3	42.9
1995	705	38.8	18.2	43
1996	705	38.8	18.2	43
1997	725	39.0	18.6	46.1
1998	736	40.1	18.4	46.5
1999	739	40.1	18.4	54.9
2000	620	36.9	16.8	55.5
2001	668	37.9	17.6	57
2002	680	55.4	12.3	54.9
2003	680	55.4	12.3	54.9
2004	614	40.0	15.4	69.4
2005	437	24.2	18.1	67.5
2006	441	34.6	12.7	75.7
2007	442	30.8	14.4	77.1
2008	399	30.3	13.2	78.9
2009	368	30.7	12.0	79.3
2010	366	28.1	12.9	82.2
2011	299	21.9	13.6	83.6
2012	285	21.5	13.2	86.7
2013	291	23.2	12.5	83.5
2014	285	22.6	12.5	84.2
2015	279	26.0	10.7	86
2016	276	20.0	13.8	92
2017	283	21.2	13.3	91.2
2018	300	20.8	14.3	99
2019	260	20.8	12.4	98.8
2020	222	19.8	11.1	85.1
2021	206	19.0	10.8	98.5
2022	183	19.7	9.2	100
2023	205	17.7	11.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shannon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	725	38.4	18.8	n/a
1991	734	38.3	19.1	n/a
1992	721	36.8	19.5	52.1
1993	722	35.4	20.4	43.1
1994	722	37.4	19.3	42.9
1995	705	38.8	18.2	43
1996	705	38.8	18.2	43
1997	725	39.0	18.6	46.1
1998	736	40.1	18.4	46.5
1999	739	40.1	18.4	54.9
2000	620	36.9	16.8	55.5
2001	668	37.9	17.6	57
2002	680	55.4	12.3	54.9
2003	680	55.4	12.3	54.9
2004	614	40.0	15.4	69.4
2005	437	24.2	18.1	67.5
2006	441	34.6	12.7	75.7
2007	442	30.8	14.4	77.1
2008	399	30.3	13.2	78.9
2009	368	30.7	12.0	79.3
2010	366	28.1	12.9	82.2
2011	299	21.9	13.6	83.6
2012	285	21.5	13.2	86.7
2013	291	23.2	12.5	83.5
2014	285	22.6	12.5	84.2
2015	279	26.0	10.7	86
2016	276	20.0	13.8	92
2017	283	21.2	13.3	91.2
2018	300	20.8	14.3	99
2019	260	20.8	12.4	98.8
2020	222	19.8	11.1	85.1
2021	206	19.0	10.8	98.5
2022	183	19.7	9.2	100
2023	205	17.7	11.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shannon Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,324
2018	$9,278
2019	$10,903
2020	$12,851
2021	$13,800
2022	$13,711

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shannon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 227^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 255^th of 377 Elementary schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shannon Elementary School)	34.1	22.4	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	46.7	47.9	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shannon Elementary School)	49.4	28.2	21.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	51.6	46.4	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shannon Elementary School)	49.4	40.9	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	49.7	53.1	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shannon Elementary School)	35.1	44.9	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	49.3	50	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shannon Elementary School)	43	50	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	46.9	52.4	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shannon Elementary School)	31	41.7	10.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	38.4	43	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Shannon Elementary School)	49	70	21%
5th Grade Science (Lee County School District)	57.6	62.3	4.7%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	205	21.2%
African American	139	119	14.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	10	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	108	69	36.1%
Two or More Races	2	7	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.8%	100%	1.2%

Schools Near Shannon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Shannon Elementary School	Public	3-5	695 Romie Hill Ave.	Shannon	38868	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 767-9514	205	18	11.5	100.0%	69 (33.7%)	119 (58.0%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	29.8	277^th of 390 public elementary schools	29.0%		35.3	255^th of 377 public elementary schools	32.4%	22	44.3	48.0	35.9	32.9	34.7	30.2	71.7	$13,711
Shannon Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6408 Noah Curtis St.	Shannon	38868	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 767-0135	233	26	8.8	100.0%	100 (42.9%)	118 (50.6%)	13 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)								$13,502
Verona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	212 College Ave.	Verona	38879	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 566-7266	324	32	10.2	100.0%	29 (9.0%)	259 (79.9%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	6.1	383^rd of 390 public elementary schools	1.8%		11.7	352^nd of 377 public elementary schools	6.6%	31	27.8	29.1		9.7	16.3			$11,939
Nettleton Primary School	Public	K-3	4386 Hwy 6 North	Nettleton	38858	Itawamba County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 963-2360	318	28	11.4	99.1%	210 (66.0%)	97 (30.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)	72.7			57.6				$10,936
Lawndale Elementary School	Public	3-5	1563 Mitchell Road	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8890	387	34	11.4	99.2%	95 (24.5%)	231 (59.7%)	31 (8.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	54.8	178^th of 390 public elementary schools	54.4%		58.1	151^st of 377 public elementary schools	59.9%	27	49.6	54.2	47.7	61.2	48.3	58.5	72.9	$12,861
Okolona Elementary School	Public	K-5	411 West Main Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-5406	229	19	12.0	100.0%	10 (4.4%)	210 (91.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	23.2	314^th of 390 public elementary schools	19.5%		21.2	317^th of 377 public elementary schools	15.9%	3	21.7	28.2	37.1	50.0	31.3	45.7	45.7	$11,260
Pierce Street Elementary School	Public	3-6	1008 Pierce Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8940	336	32	10.5	99.1%	129 (38.4%)	156 (46.4%)	31 (9.2%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	59.3	156^th of 390 public elementary schools	60.0%		71.8	96^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.5%	60	56.2	58.3	68.9	49.2	35.2	68.9	71.7	$13,885
Thomas Street Elementary School	Public	K-2	520 S Thomas Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8960	402	43	9.3	99.3%	120 (29.9%)	223 (55.5%)	23 (5.7%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)								(n/a)								$12,078
Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-2	628 Rutherford Road	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 844-6303	452	42	10.6	99.3%	98 (21.7%)	264 (58.4%)	38 (8.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.0%)								(n/a)								$11,273
Lawhon Elementary School	Public	2-5	140 Lake Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8910	527	44	12.0	99.4%	166 (31.5%)	280 (53.1%)	27 (5.1%)	26 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.3%)	51.7	196^th of 390 public elementary schools	49.7%		56.9	157^th of 377 public elementary schools	58.4%	39	51.7	50.3	52.8	35.3	51.9	75.0	72.5	$12,431

Frequently Asked Questions about Shannon Elementary School

What district is Shannon Elementary School in?

Lee County School District

How many students attend Shannon Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Shannon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Shannon Elementary School?

Students at Shannon Elementary School are 58% African American, 34% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Shannon Elementary School a good school?

Shannon Elementary School ranks 277^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Shannon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Shannon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shannon Middle School
High : Shannon High School

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